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preemie

 

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Noun preemie has 1 sense
  1. premature baby, preterm baby, premature infant, preterm infant, preemie, premie - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
    --1 is a kind of neonate, newborn, newborn infant, newborn baby

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Term: Preemie

Description:

A preemie is a term commonly used to refer to a premature baby, one who is born before completing the full term of gestation.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun

A preemie is a baby who is born prematurely, typically before 37 weeks of gestation.

Sense 2: Adjective

Describing something related to or associated with a premature birth, or characteristics specific to a premature baby.

Sample Sentences:

1. The preemie weighed only 3 pounds at birth.

2. The neonatal ward at the hospital specialized in providing care for preemies.

3. The parents were overjoyed when their preemie finally reached his expected due date.

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